Mental Health In Construction | Episode 3 | The Build Network UK

Sean Gilbert, owner of SGCS Ltd, joins Andy in the studio for the last in the current series of mental health in construction.
As an owner of a small construction company of 20 staff, Sean is asked what he would like to see put in place to combat the rising suicide numbers in the industry. Homelessness, toxic relationships, and other factors are all discussed in this concluding episode in this series.
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Neurodivergent training and link between neurodivergent and suicides needs to be looked at in the industry
How the self employed are treated needs to be looked at in the industry
Close to 20 percent of individuals with gambling disorder also experience ADHD,
Approximately 25% of adults being treated for alcohol and substance use disorders are diagnosed with ADHD.
Construction has an above AVG % of individuals who are neurodivergent with many most likely having ADHD, hence the figures above are most likely higher in construction
The industry needs to learn about RSD and how this affects people and the way they think about themselves
I really want the industry to start taking neurodivergent and RSD seriously